Telecom Substation Engineer

The Telecommunications Substation Engineer, PE is responsible for the engineering, design, and integration of substation telecommunications and control systems that support reliable electric transmission and distribution operations. This role serves as a technical lead and Engineer of Record for telecom-related substation systems, ensuring compliance with utility standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements. The engineer will support projects from concept through construction, commissioning, and closeout while providing technical mentorship and coordination across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineer of Record and maintain Responsible Charge for substation telecommunications and control system designs.
• Perform engineering and design of substation telecom systems including fiber optic networks (OPGW, ADSS, underground fiber), relay protection communications, SCADA, RTU, and substation automation systems, LAN/WAN, MPLS, and IP-based utility networks, teleprotection schemes, and redundant communications paths.
• Develop and review engineering deliverables such as one-lines, schematics, and wiring diagrams, cable schedules and fiber routing, equipment layouts, rack elevations, and interconnection diagrams, bills of material (BOMs), specifications, and technical reports.
• Coordinate telecom designs with Protection & Control (P&C), Physical Substation, and Transmission Line engineering teams.
• Perform or review engineering calculations and studies, including bandwidth and latency analysis, communications path redundancy and resiliency, equipment power requirements, and grounding considerations.
• Interface with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams to support project execution.
• Participate in field walkdowns, site surveys, construction support, and commissioning activities as required.
• Review contractor submittals, resolve RFIs, and support construction issue resolution.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards (IEEE, NERC, IEC, ANSI, NEC, NESC, utility standards).
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Support continuous improvement of telecom and substation engineering standards and best practices.

• Telecom
• Fiber optic design
• Fiber optic network
• Relay protection
• SCADA
• Telecommunications
• Utility Substations
• Substation Telecom Systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (active and in good standing).
• Minimum 7–10 years of engineering experience in utility substations or telecommunications/protection controls environments.
• Ability to take Responsible Charge and sign/seal engineering documents.

The office is an engineering office environment that is quiet in nature. Engineers will share an office with another engineer. The dress code is business casual. There is a laid-back feel in the office. Teamwork is highly encouraged and happens frequently.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tulsa, OK.

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $67.31/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.